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November 2023 Newton Local Schools Vol. 5 Issue 3

When is too soon?

By: Quentin Webb

It is officially that time of year when it is appropriate to celebrate Christmas in everyone’s eyes. However, some people celebrate right after Halloween. Most people are not really enthusiastic about Thanksgiving and they just want to celebrate Christmas. That is not necessarily a bad time to celebrate Christmas, but you skip a vital part of the fall season, Thanksgiving.
Many people decorate for Thanksgiving. There are some Thanksgiving decorations like little pumpkins and vegetables along with festive streamers or cut outs. but there are way more Christmas decorations out during November.
A lot of companies like Starbucks introduce new Christmas drinks right after Halloween. Some stores like Target and Walmart are already putting out Christmas trees and decorations before October is even over. This is great for all Christmas lovers, but what about Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a great time to see those cousins that live far away, that you have not seen in forever. A time to sit around your family with awesome food and fun. Thanksgiving is not just one day. It is the time leading up to it and the cold days that follow along. Then there are those who choose to decorate for Christmas after Thanksgiving. Now it might be more work to take down your Thanksgiving decoration and put up your Christmas fun, but this way you are not skipping
Basketball Picture	the importance of Thanksgiving.
For some people they celebrate Christmas on Christmas eve.

They finally start to decorate their house and get into the festivities of Christmas. Do I believe in decorating for Christmas? Absolutely, but there is a fine line with doing it too early. That is my opinion and there is not a wrong time to celebrate Christmas. Just as long as everyone is in the holiday spirit.

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Sports

Ohio state vs. michigan By: Carson Tucker

The Ohio State vs Michigan football rivalry is one of the most storied and intense rivalries in all of college sports. Dating back to 1897, these two powerhouse programs have faced off on the gridiron over 100 times, creating a legacy of competition and passion that transcends generations. Both The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan have long-standing traditions of excellence in football. The annual clash between these two teams has become a spectacle that captures the attention of fans across the football world. The rivalry is so deeply ingrained in both schools' cultures that it extends beyond just football; it permeates every aspect of campus life. The intensity of this rivalry can be credited to several factors. First off, both teams consistently recruit talented rosters, making for highly competitive games year after year. Secondly, the proximity between the two schools adds fuel to the fire as fans from both sides are often neighbors or even family members. Lastly, there is a historical context to this rivalry as both programs have had their fair share of success over time. In conclusion, the Ohio State vs Michigan football rivalry is more than just a game; it represents a clash between two institutions with rich traditions and passionate fan bases. It is an embodiment of competition at its finest and serves as a reminder that college sports can bring people together while also igniting fierce rivalries that will endure for generations to come. The Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes with a score of 30-24.

Source: thelantern.com	2

top ten thanksgiving food

Top Ten Thanksgiving Sides By: Quentin Wbb
1.	Dinner Rolls 2.	Pumpkin Pie 3.	Stuffing
4.	Mac n Cheese 5.	Turkey
6.	Corn Bread

7.	Mashed Potatoes

8.	Green Bean Casserole 9.	Yams
10.	Pecan Pie

black friday

By: Erika Shellabarger

Another day of waking up early for some, conquering the crowds, and lines to get the “best deals” has passed. Black Friday is no longer the rave it always was for some people. Now, you can score so many of the best deals online and you no longer have to conquer the craziness. Some of the deals ranged from Apple Watches to electric scooters and a lot in between. Electronics were big hits especially at Walmart and Best Buy. A few good Black Friday deals from students were Uggs for $50 and Nike shoes. Top stores were Amazon and Dicks, with a lot of online shopping to go along with them. With 55% saying Black Friday is better than Cyber Monday (45%). Another year of fighting the craziness for the best deals.

newton’s got talent

Talent Acts:

The Pink Flamingoes

Gentri Deaton and Emily Flora Ava Meyer
Cori Haines Jayla Leland Ivan Chen
Stephan Bowerman

Results:

Winner: Stephan Bowerman

Runner Up: Jayla Leland

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Veterans Day By: Thomas Speer

For Veteran’s Day, we always have an assembly where veterans can come and celebrate the duty they have fulfilled to this great country. This year, we had a speaker by the name of Ken Serey, and his speech was great and fun to listen to, especially whenever he went into detail of his stories he had to share with us. After the assembly, I asked Mr. Serey some questions, and here are the results:
1.	What part of the military would you like to have served in the most? “I would have liked to serve in the army because of my father and to honor him.” Although he himself did not serve, he has a deep respect for our veterans.
2.	What is your favorite story you like to tell? “It is a World War I story, and it is about a man named Delos Andrews. He was bullied throughout his life and he knew six languages entering college, but he then went into the military to serve his country. However, he was declared dead as a young adult. He then was declared undead in a miraculous recovery, but ended up getting the Spanish Flu. In his lifetime, he managed to build a castle out of stone and he and his friends used the large structure to have fun and party in; however, he died in 1981.”

Indy Becomes “the Sea of Blue” By: Erika Shellabarger

Members of the FFA took on National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indy, for a few days in November. While in Indy the students visited Ozark Fisheries, kissed the bricks at the Indianapolis RaceWay, met new friends, jam sessions in the minibus, great conversations, danced on the Colts Stadium field, played Sardines through the whole hotel, stayed up way too late, woke up early, and listened to many speakers. The whole city of Indianapolis became the “Sea of Blue” while thousands of FFA students were running the city. Conventions are well spent time learning more about FFA, what you can do within the organization, learning about new things like businesses and colleges, meeting new people, and getting to know who you are as an FFA member. It is a privilege to be able to have the blue corduroy jacket on. You stand out to the public and they wonder what you are a part of. Just as a basketball player would wear a jersey so people know who they are, an FFA member wears a blue corduroy jacket. A jacket can mean so many different things to a person. It can be lessons learned, banners won, goals accomplished, and friends made. In the opening ceremony at every convention the Sentinel states, “Through this door pass many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to see that the door is open to our friends at all times and that they are welcome.” At convention every FFA member is welcome to experience the

excitement of FFA. It does not matter if you live on a farm or not. To experience an FFA convention is like none other, give it a try. You never know what life long friendship you may find. Also while in Indy, Clint Shellenberger (Class of 2022) received his American Degree. An American Degree is the highest degree an FFA member
can obtain. Congrats to all of this year’s recipients.

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Photo Journal

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five Nights at Freddy’s movie review

As a class we watched the new release Five Nights at Freddy’s. This is a very anticipated movie adaption of the popular video game with the same name. The movie follows Mike Schmidt, played by Josh Hutcherson, as he takes on a late night security job in order to provide for his little sister, Abby. The job is at an abandoned pizzeria, Freddy Fazbear’s, and is haunted by the spirits of missing children.

“It was not really what I was expecting it to be, there was more to it than just a scary movie” - Erika

“Interesting movie, with a weird plot” - Quentin

“Movie was pretty decent, I do feel like the acting could have been a little better” - Carson

“The movie could have been scarier, but it was overall alright.” -Thomas

Meet the new addition to the smoke signal: Quentin Webb

Quentin Webb- Hello, fellow Indians. My name is Quentin Webb and I am senior and one of the four authors and editors of your monthly Smoke Signal! I love to hang out with my friends and play basketball. I also love to work out and play Fortnite in my free time. I am looking forward to the rest of this year, I hope you guys are, too.

The overall consensus was that it was an okay movie but there was too much hype around it and our expectations were way too high.

As a class we give this movie an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

New staff picture

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interactive page

thanksgiving word search

Word Bank

Cranberry Dinner Family Grateful Mayflower November Pie Pilgrims Pumpkin
Thanksgiving Turkey

Happy Birthday!

~November~ Noah Bayer Mckenzie Sheridan Seth Euton
Candace Shellenberger Adrian Benedict Evanston Hemphill

Jennica Holly Anna Wall James Stucki Brayden Doty Millie Adams
Oliver Crow

Mia Isidro-Coppock Kylie Velkoff Braden Pleiman Harlee Adams
Zoe Kesling

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First Quarter Academic Honors

Honor Roll: UVCC 11th Grade: Noah Bayer
Jaden Deaton Cori Haines Jennica Holly Parker Kanet Makenna Kesling Jaemyn Lowry Noah Resides Bekah Shough Alysa Stevenson Lillian Szakal
Bronson Van Culin Lexi Walters Alexis West

UVCC 12th Grade: Damien Hahn Brandon Laughman Jadaan Miller Payton Nicholas Daphka Peters Aidan Williams

7th Grade: Coltyn Adams Mollie Adams Vivien Bowser Porsha Craig Oliver Crow Brayden Doty Brooks Flory Caroline Forsythe Ava Hughes Tylea Jackson Gracie Jones Gabriel Miller Karlee Schwartz Max Silk

8th Grade: Meghan Addison Adrian Benedict Isabella Bunting Khloe Carver Parker Christman Tucker Fisher Bella Garber

Lillian Goad Seiler Hutchinson Madilynn Karns Allison Kramer Elijah Leingang Nolan Meurer Jersey Robinson Micah Sagers
Colton Shellenberger Jack Van Den Bosch Anna Wall
Anthony Weber Lily West

9th Grade: Easton Knupp Emily Laughman Jayla Leland Andrew Long Regan Miller Tyler Miller Braden Pleiman Trenton Robinson Peyton Schutz James Stucki Meg Yoder

10th Grade: Logan Butts Arianna Church Rachel Fisher Emily Flora Douglas Goad
Evanston Hemphill Rylee Hess
Brilie Hines Ethan Moser Ava Nolan Kinzie Peters Estie Rapp Carson Resides
Candace Shellenberger Annelise Taylor
Ava Velkoff

11th Grade: Dylan Bauer Isaac Beidelman Seth Coker
Seth Euton Felicity Harbour Kayla Olander

Caitlyn Pleiman Erika Shellabarger Brady Wackler Hannah Williams

12th Grade: Princeton Bess Noah Brush Dustin Butts Daniel Fisher Nathan Harju Brooklyne Hines Kate Stull Carson Tucker
Sarah Willoughby

Principal’s List: UVCC 11th Grade: Missy Nance
Max Newhouse Korey Nolan

UVCC 12th Grade: Brady Downing Luke Gilbert
Zoe Kesling Daniel Lucente Breanna McClish Zayne McFadden Gisele Michaels Terri Peele Quinten Reimer
Gabrielle Schmackers

7th Grade: Izabel Ballard Austin Barhorst Mayson Cosby
Isabella Fullenkamp Bentley Hess
Nolan Knupp Zoey Robinson
Mckenzie Sheridan Shayleigh Shoup Chase Wackler

8th Grade: Ella Bayer Jackson Blair
Eleanor Bradshaw Brynnasen Fiely Michaela Flora Garrison Hughes

Ayden Kane Stephanie Knepper Brenna Locker Tanner Long
Ava Meyer Emmaline Rapp Lindsey Willoughby

9th Grade: Chloe Adams Cole Alexander Wren Bauer Parker Coning Mya Denlinger Kellany Merritt Ally Moore Alec Schaurer Travis Stanhope Claire Stull Amelia Szakal

10th Grade: Ellie Bauer Zurich Bess Will Bowser Elliot Cook Audrey Miller Austin Tippie

11th Grade: Emerson Leingang Sienna Montgomery Ava Rapp
Grace Stanhope Shelby Van Den Bosch

12th Grade: Grace Davis Nolyn Denlinger Reese Hess Quinn Peters Olivia Rapp
Ty Schauer

Chloe Shellenberger Kylie Velkoff Madalyn Walters

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